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Senate Floor: HONORING JUDGE QUILLEN

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Joe Biden
Joe Biden said 44 sentences of a total of 44 sentences.
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Joe Biden

Mr. President, I rise today to honor one of Delaware's most brilliant legal minds and genuinely altruistic public servants -- the Honorable William T. Quillen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.911
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0363066676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0309086521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054338983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037477141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009222264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005022216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004453501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002343431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.29617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.0878E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.88831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

I have known Judge Quillen for 33 years, since I was an attorney fresh out of law school and looking for a job. As a 32-year old Delaware Superior Court judge he met with me and on blind faith recommended me for my first legal job. He has been a dear friend and confidant ever since. Over the past three decades, I have watched Judge Quillen with pride and admiration attain the greatest judicial heights any lawyer could ever strive for in Delaware, which is universally recognized -- nationally and internationally -- as having one of the most reputable, intellectual benches bar none.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.979
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0586124312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0097964228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043938293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006892586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004471985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003253235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002460712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001788887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001310399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.26642E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.0561E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.121
Magnitude:
102
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
26.996
Magnitude:
102
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Joe Biden

He is known in my state affectionately and respectfully as "Judge," "Chancellor," "Justice," and "Mr. Secretary of State." He nearly became Governor and was my recommendation to President Clinton in June, 1999 to serve on the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals. It was during a medical examination required for this position that his physician detected prostate cancer. For health reasons, we withdrew his name from consideration. I am happy to report that following treatment for prostate cancer, he is as healthy as ever, running 5K races like a man half his age.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0461024523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0354858144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019929894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015457597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011694554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007063739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003862267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9849E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.82644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.7411E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5396E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Joe Biden

Now, in classic Bill Quillen altruism -- he says it's time to retire from the bench and make way for younger lawyers to serve as judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.091729383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0278709311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0233476181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0186456746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0078021629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038702969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020324691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.001672737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0014919603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010170103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001151841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

Early in his career, Bill Quillen served in the United States Air Force as a judge advocate, then as a top aide for Delaware's Governor. His judicial career began in 1966 on the Superior Court, which is Delaware's primary trial court. In 1973, he was elevated and confirmed as Chancellor of Delaware's renowned Court of Chancery.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0587851624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0200857408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0190042585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029016757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015742666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015393356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010580688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000952495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.13724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.29107E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5818E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

Following a two-year experience as a private attorney with the Wilmington Trust Company, he again heeded the call for public service. In 1978, the General Assembly had expanded Delaware's Supreme Court from three to five members, and the Governor called on Bill Quillen. He was confirmed unanimously as a Delaware Supreme Court Justice. He served on the State's Highest Court for five years, before stepping down to run for Governor on the Democratic ticket. In one of the rare instances when he did not achieve his goal, Bill Quillen was not bitter or discouraged. In 1993, he accepted Governor Tom Carper's call for continued public service to become Secretary of State. In a state that more than half of the Fortune 500 companies call home, Secretary Quillen made his mark on this prestigious office.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0138513642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043975637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031294559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015411848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006008323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004796562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001563748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001480349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.87375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0564E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.992E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.872
Magnitude:
131
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Joe Biden

But his heart remained in the law. In November, 1994, Governor Carper nominated and the General Assembly unanimously confirmed him to the Court where his storied career began -- the Delaware Superior Court. As I said earlier, I believe our federal bench would have been enlightened by his experience and brilliance, but for health reasons, this was not meant to be.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0438560703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0254855462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0060859282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023217217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018353427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016167463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010030868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008231541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001753014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001106662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02468E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joe Biden

What's even more striking than his distinguished legal career is Judge Quillen's love for history. He is a true Delaware historian, with long-time family roots in historic New Castle. His love and respect for the law, democracy and justice for all are unparalleled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.96
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0091895425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042566975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003557908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005193812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004751467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003429843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.45962E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.14664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.048E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.676E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

Judge Quillen is recognized nationally for his extensive writings on Delaware's Court of Chancery, the history of Equity Jurisdiction in Delaware and the Federal-State Corporate Law Relationship. His colleagues nationwide also have awarded him numerous prestigious awards, including the First Place Award for the 1980 Judge Edward R. Finch Law Day U.S.A. Speech, sponsored by the American Bar Association, on the topic of "Seven Perceptions of Freedom." In June, 1998, he also received the "American Judicature Society's Herbert Harley Award." Judge Quillen will continue to serve as a professor at the Widener University School of Law and plans to spend more time with his wife of 41 years, two daughters and three grandchildren. I have no doubt his legal legacy, knowledge of Delaware, writing and speaking ability will continue to serve our State for many years to come.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0171950524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0134303424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018726942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014079692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007453425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004256461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002154508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000201246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.64394E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.75604E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2604E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52

Joe Biden

Judge Quillen is a proud graduate of Harvard Law School, and it was the Dean Emeritus of Harvard Law School -- Roscoe Pound -- who said:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0463605858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0213244275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0066972068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029349188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013012824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011016376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.98243E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.70138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.42E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3388E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.121E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

"Law is experience developed by reason and applied continually to further experience." Judge Quillen's vast experience and reasoned principles applied as a member of Delaware's top three courts will forever leave its marks on our body of law in Delaware. Our State and our citizens are so much better for his service. So, Your Honor, May It Please The Court, respectfully accept this statement of profound gratitude and admiration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0492646068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.030378325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0220756599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.019626123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0143701778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002128716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008771856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005859672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004058373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003989423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8266E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.275
Magnitude:
69
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28